This is the same problem as my orginal post . I decided to update and summarize everything in the hopes that someone can help with the problem. I'm hurting on cash, so I'm trying to do everything I can before having to take it to a shop.
The problem started on July 23rd;
1st) The bike is hard to start. It takes 3-10seconds of holding down the start button. In that time, the bike fires a few times but doesn't stay running. Finally it stays running, but idling bogged down around 900-1000rpm(1500-1700 fast idle). After 10-15seconds of running, the rpms increase to proper idling speed 1100-1200(1800-2000 fast idle). Even after the bike is at temp., the idle doesn't jump any higher.
2nd) After riding the bike for at least 5 miles, the idle runs at 1500-1600 rpm(2200-2400 high idle).
3rd) The fuel pump makes a strange noise when you turn the key. There is the normal high pitch, but accompanying the normal high pitch is another sound. The fuel pump was replaced a couple months ago and only has a few hundred miles on it.
4th) One time that I have noticed, when the bike was getting hot and the fan kicked on. The rpms dropped by 500rpm. As soon as the fan stopped, rpms jumped back up.
5th) The bike is hard to start cold, warm and hot. Hard to start with or without fast idle.
The bike;
2002, 42,000miles, full yoshi pipe, bmc air filter, and a pc3r.
Attempted fixes, none worked;
1)Checked charging system by putting a multimeter accross the battery at 5,000rpms per manual. Checked OK. Also put a different battery in, idle still messed up.
2)Replaced spark plugs.
3)Removed air filter.
4)Disconnected pc3r for a week.
5)Opened gas cap while starting and while idling.
6)Checked and rechecked electrical, fuel, vacum lines.
Any other ideas?
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The problem started on July 23rd;
1st) The bike is hard to start. It takes 3-10seconds of holding down the start button. In that time, the bike fires a few times but doesn't stay running. Finally it stays running, but idling bogged down around 900-1000rpm(1500-1700 fast idle). After 10-15seconds of running, the rpms increase to proper idling speed 1100-1200(1800-2000 fast idle). Even after the bike is at temp., the idle doesn't jump any higher.
2nd) After riding the bike for at least 5 miles, the idle runs at 1500-1600 rpm(2200-2400 high idle).
3rd) The fuel pump makes a strange noise when you turn the key. There is the normal high pitch, but accompanying the normal high pitch is another sound. The fuel pump was replaced a couple months ago and only has a few hundred miles on it.
4th) One time that I have noticed, when the bike was getting hot and the fan kicked on. The rpms dropped by 500rpm. As soon as the fan stopped, rpms jumped back up.
5th) The bike is hard to start cold, warm and hot. Hard to start with or without fast idle.
The bike;
2002, 42,000miles, full yoshi pipe, bmc air filter, and a pc3r.
Attempted fixes, none worked;
1)Checked charging system by putting a multimeter accross the battery at 5,000rpms per manual. Checked OK. Also put a different battery in, idle still messed up.
2)Replaced spark plugs.
3)Removed air filter.
4)Disconnected pc3r for a week.
5)Opened gas cap while starting and while idling.
6)Checked and rechecked electrical, fuel, vacum lines.
Any other ideas?
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